How can I extend the time for taking action on a U.S.-owned application important to national defense?
To extend the time for taking action on a U.S.-owned application important to national defense, you need to file a petition under 35 U.S.C. 267. This petition is decided by the Director of the Technology Center who Oversees Licensing and Review. According to MPEP 1002.02(c)(1): “All petitions filed under 35 U.S.C. 267 to extend the…
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Yes, there are special provisions for government-owned patent applications. 35 U.S.C. 267 states: ‘Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 133 and 151, the Director may extend the time for taking any action to three years, when an application has become the property of the United States and the head of the appropriate department or agency of…
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